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| Min-CR = 3
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| Role=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Role}}}
| Role=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Role}}}
| Role |  
| Role |  
   <!-- Values: Heavy, Killer, Leader, Legend, Minion, Shooter, Skirmisher, Sneak, Tank, Threat, Villain, or leave blank -->
   <!-- Values: Heavy, Killer, Leader, Legend, Minion, Shooter, Skirmisher, Sneak, Swarm, Tank, Threat, Villain, or leave blank -->


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| Restrict-Role-Skirmisher =  
| Restrict-Role-Skirmisher =  
| Restrict-Role-Sneak =  
| Restrict-Role-Sneak =  
| Restrict-Role-Swarm =
| Restrict-Role-Tank =  
| Restrict-Role-Tank =  
| Restrict-Role-Threat =  
| Restrict-Role-Threat =  
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| Description | Ghasts share the appearance of ghouls, and aside from their terrible smell, are largely indistinguishable from ghouls.  However, ghasts are completely unlike ghouls; they have simply adapted a ghoul-like appearance as a form of camouflage.  They are undead creatures, but are not driven by relentless hunger.  In fact, most ghasts never eat anything.  Instead, they delight in tearing living things to pieces, taking pleasure in the fear and terror they evoke when doing so.
| Description | Ghasts share the appearance of ghouls, and aside from their terrible smell, are largely indistinguishable from ghouls.  However, ghasts are completely unlike ghouls; they have simply adapted a ghoul-like appearance as a form of camouflage.  They are undead creatures, but are not driven by relentless hunger.  In fact, most ghasts never eat anything.  Instead, they delight in tearing living things to pieces, taking pleasure in the fear and terror they evoke when doing so.


: Ghasts tend to travel in packs, or sometimes hide themselves singly among a group of ghouls.  While ghouls provide them perfect opportunities to surprise opponents, ghouls often eat the ghast's victims before the ghast can really play with them to their satisfaction.  As a result, they prefer the company of other ghasts when possible.
Ghasts tend to travel in packs, or sometimes hide themselves singly among a group of ghouls.  While ghouls provide them perfect opportunities to surprise opponents, ghouls often eat the ghast's victims before the ghast can really play with them to their satisfaction.  As a result, they prefer the company of other ghasts when possible.


: Ghasts are created by vampires when the vampire sire's blood is too weak to create a full vampire.  This can happen if the vampire is a particularly weak specimen, when it hasn't fed recently, or it has some other affliction.  Ghasts are weaker than vampiric thralls, but unlike thralls retain free will.  Vampires who sire ghasts rarely keep them around, as they are too unpredictable and bloodthirsty to remain in civilized society.
Ghasts are created by vampires when the vampire sire's blood is too weak to create a full vampire.  This can happen if the vampire is a particularly weak specimen, when it hasn't fed recently, or it has some other affliction.  Ghasts are weaker than vampiric thralls, but unlike thralls retain free will.  Vampires who sire ghasts rarely keep them around, as they are too unpredictable and bloodthirsty to remain in civilized society.


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| Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}}
| Type=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Type}}}
| Type | Undead
| Type | Undead
   <!-- Values: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Swarm, Troop, Undead, Vermin -->
   <!-- Values: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Undead, Vermin -->
   }}</onlyinclude>
   }}</onlyinclude>


| Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype}}}
| Subtype=<onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Subtype}}}
| Subtype |  
| Subtype |  
   <!-- If second monster type (e.g. a swarm of vermin): Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Swarm, Troop, Undead, Vermin -->
   <!-- If second monster type: Aberration, Animal, Construct, Dragon, Fey, Humanoid, Incorporeal, Magical Beast, Monstrous Humanoid, Ooze, Outsider, Plant, Protean, Undead, Vermin -->
   <!-- If Humanoid: Duergar, Giant, Gloom, Gnoll, Human, Kobold, Lizardfolk, Maenad, Norker, Orc, Somber Crool, Troglodyte, Vampire Thrall -->
   <!-- If Humanoid: Duergar, Giant, Gloom, Gnoll, Human, Kobold, Lizardfolk, Maenad, Norker, Orc, Somber Crool, Troglodyte, Vampire Thrall -->
   <!-- If Outsider: Air, Chaotic, Demon, Devil, Earth, Elemental, Evil, Fire, Good, Lawful, Native, Water -->
   <!-- If Outsider: Air, Chaotic, Demon, Devil, Earth, Elemental, Evil, Fire, Good, Lawful, Native, Water -->
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   <!-- Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here;
   <!-- Put any 'immunity' or 'hardened' values here;
         immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added
         immunities based on type (e.g. Vermin) or role (e.g. Threat) are automatically added
           '''''Hardened (damage):'''''
           '''''Hardened (1/2 damage):'''''
           '''''Immune (no effect):'''''                                                                  -->
           '''''Immune (no effect):'''''                                                                  -->


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| NudgeSpace =  
| NudgeSpace =  
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.               -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Swarm", the space will default to 10 ft.                                                                                 -->
        NOTE: If role is "Swarm", only put the space occupied by the COMPONENT CREATURE, NOT the space of the swarm, troop, or horde.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Troop", the space will default to 15 ft. + the normal space for the component creature size (e.g. 20 ft. for size medium) -->
        NOTE: Swarms default to 10 feet. Troops default to 15 ft. + the normal space for the component creature size (e.g. 20 ft. for size medium) -->


| NudgeReach =  
| NudgeReach =  
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.     -->
   <!-- Values: any positive or negative number, or leave blank. Max recommended is +/-2. This is number of SQUARES; will be converted to feet.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Swarm", the reach will default to 0 ft.                                                                         -->
        NOTE: If role is "Swarm", only put the reach of the COMPONENT CREATURE, NOT the reach of the swarm, troop, or horde.
  <!-- NOTE: If type or subtype is "Troop", the reach will default to the normal reach for the component creature size (e.g. 5 ft. for size medium) -->
        NOTE: Swarms default to 0 ft. Troops default to the normal reach for the component creature size (e.g. 5 ft. for size medium) -->




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| PriAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| PriAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgePriToHit =  
| NudgePriToHit =  
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| SecAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| SecAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgeSecToHit =  
| NudgeSecToHit =  
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| TerAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| TerAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgeTerToHit =  
| NudgeTerToHit =  
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| QuaAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| QuaAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgeQuaToHit =  
| NudgeQuaToHit =  
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| RangedAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
| RangedAtkIsAuto-Hit =  
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone" or "swarm") -->
   <!-- If attack has no to-hit roll; leave blank (for normal to-hits), or describe (e.g. "30-foot cone") -->


| NudgeRangedToHit =  
| NudgeRangedToHit =  
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<!--  SPECIAL ABILITIES  -->
<!--  SPECIAL ABILITIES  -->


<!--  ROLE-BASED SPECIAL ABILITIES -->
| HideRoleReminder1 =
  <!-- Roles only; Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed) -->
| HideRoleReminder2 =
  <!-- Roles only; Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed) -->
| HideRoleReminder3 =
  <!-- Roles only; Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed) -->
| HideRoleReminder4 =
  <!-- Roles only; Values: Y (for yes) or leave blank (to leave reminder (if any) displayed) -->




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   <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" -->
   <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance" -->


| Ability-1-Action-Required =  
| Ability-1-Action-Required = Free Action 1/Rnd
   <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
   <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                 Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
                 Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
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   <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will auto-detect Combat Casting and include it -->
   <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will auto-detect Combat Casting and include it -->


| Ability-1-Description = Upon ending a move action, or just prior to making a full attack action, the ghast may trigger its Putrescent Effluvium aura, affecting all living creatures within 10 feet.  As with all auras, it is a free action to trigger the aura.  Affected creatures must make a Fortitude save, DC of {{Save-DC}}, or else take {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|acid}} damage and become [[Unsteady]] as they succumb to the sickly smell of death radiating from the ghast.  Those succeeding on the Fort save take only half damage and are not made Unsteady.  The Unsteady condition lasts until the start of the ghast's next turn.
| Ability-1-Description = Up to once per round, on ending a move action, or just prior to making a full attack action, the ghast may trigger its Putrescent Effluvium aura, affecting all living creatures within 10 feet.  As with all auras, it is a free action to trigger the aura.  Affected creatures must make a Fortitude save, DC of {{Save-DC}}, or else take {{Special-Swift-Dmg}} points of {{dmg|acid}} damage and become [[Unsteady]] as they succumb to the sickly smell of death radiating from the ghast.  Those succeeding on the Fort save take only half damage and are not made Unsteady.  The Unsteady condition lasts until the start of the ghast's next turn.


:If multiple ghasts are present, no creature may be subjected to the Unsteady effect of the Putrescent Effluvium aura more than once per round, though they must still save multiple times against the damaging effects caused by neighboring ghasts.
If multiple ghasts are present, no creature may be subjected to the Unsteady effect of the Putrescent Effluvium aura more than once per round, though they must still save multiple times against the damaging effects caused by neighboring ghasts.




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   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->
   <!--Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"-->


| Ability-2-Action-Required =  
| Ability-2-Action-Required = Automatic upon successful melee hit
   <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
   <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                 Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
                 Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->
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| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Type =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Type =  
     <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
     <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Concentration =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Shooter-Power--Concentration =  
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| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Type =  
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Type =  
     <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
     <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Concentration =  
| Role-Only--Add-Skirmisher-Power--Concentration =  
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| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Type =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Type =  
     <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
     <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action, Free Action, Immediate Action
                Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.        -->


| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Concentration =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Concentration =  
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| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Description =  
| Role-Only--Replace-Sneak-Power--Description =  
    <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage
        or save DC numbers with variables:
  {{To-Hit}}                {{Skill-DC|Easy}}          {{Special-Standard-Dmg}}
  {{Touch-Attack}}          {{Skill-DC|Average}}        {{Special-Swift-Dmg}}
  {{Save-DC}}              {{Skill-DC|Challenging}}    {{Special-Alpha-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Points}}            {{Skill-DC|Hard}}          {{Ability-Dmg}}
  {{Bloodied-Hit-Points}}  {{Skill-DC|Impossible}}    {{Siege-Dmg}}
  {{Hit-Dice}}                                          {{Primary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Offense}}                                  {{Secondary-Dmg}}
  {{Maneuver-Defense}}                                  {{Tertiary-Dmg}}
  {{CR}}                                                {{Quaternary-Dmg}}
                                                        {{Ranged-Dmg}}
  POISON / DISEASE FORMAT
{{Malady
| Name =
| Intensity =
| Save-Type =
| Save-Mod =
| Frequency =
| Effect =
| Fruition =
| F-Duration =
}}
-->
<!--  REPLACE "PERSONAL SPACE ISSUES" OR "DARKEN THE SKY" POWER
      SWARM ROLE ONLY
        This section lets you write a custom power that will only display if this monster
        is given the "Swarm" role. It replaces the default "Personal Space Issues" power
        (or the "Darken The Sky" power, if it is a Troop), which allows swarms to inflict
        the Distracted condition when they damage a foe (or it grants an area of affect
        ranged attack if it is a troop). Leave this blank if you want the "Personal Space
        Issues" or "Darken the Sky" power to appear when this monster is designated as a
        "Swarm" role.                                                                      -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Name =
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Type =
    <!-- Values: Sp, Su, Ex; can also include things like "disease", "poison" or "stance"    -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Action-Required =
  <!-- Values: Full Round Action, Full Attack Action, Standard Action, Move Action, Swift Action,
        Free Action, Immediate Action, Free Action 1/Rnd, Free Action 1/Enc, Always On, Auto At
        Start of Encounter, Auto Upon Death, etc.                                          -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Concentration =
    <!-- Values: "S" for strong caster, "W" for weak caster, leave blank if unneeded; will
        auto-detect Combat Casting and include it                                          -->
| Role-Only--Replace-Swarm-Power--Description =


     <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage  
     <!-- Insert colons ":" before each paragraph after first; replace any to-hit, damage  
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| CombatTactics = Ghasts delight in inspiring fear and pain in their victims, and when they encounter prey which is significantly weaker than themselves (which is the kind they prefer), they will use their Festering ability to keep the victim dazed for minutes or even hours as they slowly carve them to pieces.
| CombatTactics = Ghasts delight in inspiring fear and pain in their victims, and when they encounter prey which is significantly weaker than themselves (which is the kind they prefer), they will use their Festering ability to keep the victim dazed for minutes or even hours as they slowly carve them to pieces.


: Ghasts will move towards clusters of potential victims and trigger their Putrescent Effluvium aura to try to inflict as many Unsteady conditions as they can.  They will then use as many attacks as they can to worsen that condition as quickly as possible.
Ghasts will move towards clusters of potential victims and trigger their Putrescent Effluvium aura to try to inflict as many Unsteady conditions as they can.  They will then use as many attacks as they can to worsen that condition as quickly as possible.


: Ghasts will sometimes use teamwork to gang up on single targets to take them down quickly, but often they become so overcome with bloodlust that they will seek out their own victim, rather than sharing.
Ghasts will sometimes use teamwork to gang up on single targets to take them down quickly, but often they become so overcome with bloodlust that they will seek out their own victim, rather than sharing.


: Between the bloodlust and a general sense of superiority, ghasts rarely run from fights, as they're pretty sure that they can disable their victims before the ghast is in any REAL danger.
Between the bloodlust and a general sense of superiority, ghasts rarely run from fights, as they're pretty sure that they can disable their victims before the ghast is in any REAL danger.






<!--  OUT OF COMBAT   -->
<!--  OUT OF COMBAT   -->


| OutOfCombat = {{UndeadImmortality
| OutOfCombat = {{UndeadImmortality

Latest revision as of 01:51, 22 January 2023

Ghast (CR 6)

Chaotic Evil - Medium - Undead
Lore: Know (Religion)
14 31
Basic DC Full DC
Initiative
Initiative Icon 2.png
10
Perception:
20 +10
Passive Active
Ambush:
10+
on a d20
  • Lore Notes: Failed Lore checks result in believing the ghasts are CR 5 Ghouls, instead.

Senses:

Movement Types:

Defense

AC
Shield Icon 3.png
22
Man Def
Shield Icon 3.png
22
Monster Health
84 42 9
Hit Points Bloodied Hit Dice
Saving Throws
Fort: +9
Refl: +4
Will: +4

Strong Against:

Weak Against:

Offense

Size: Medium
5 ft. 5 ft.
Space Reach
To-Hit
+10
Sword Icon 3.png
Man Off
+10
Sword Icon 3.png
Action
0
Points

Standard Attack (Melee):

  • 1x Festering Bite +10 (1d10+9/x2)
    as crushing (physical, common)
    plus Festering

Full Attack (Melee):

  • 1x Festering Bite +10 (1d10+9/x2)
    as crushing (physical, common)
    plus Festering
  • 2x Festering Claws +10 (1d6+4/x2)
    as slashing (physical, common)
    plus Festering

Standard Attack (Ranged):

  • 1x Ghastly Spittle +10 (1d10+9/x2)
    as acid (energy, common)
    (Increment: 10 ft.; Max Range: 50 ft.)
    plus Festering

Full Attack (Ranged):

  • 2x Ghastly Spittle +10 (1d10+9/x2)
    as acid (energy, common)
    (Increment: 10 ft.; Max Range: 50 ft.)
    plus Festering

Siege Damage: Not siege capable

Statistics

16
STR
14
DEX
—
CON
18
INT
15
WIS
14
CHA

Skills:

Languages: Common, Onundur, Thanic, Necril

Feats:

Special Abilities

Putrescent Effluvium (Su, Aura) Free Action 1/Rnd

Up to once per round, on ending a move action, or just prior to making a full attack action, the ghast may trigger its Putrescent Effluvium aura, affecting all living creatures within 10 feet. As with all auras, it is a free action to trigger the aura. Affected creatures must make a Fortitude save, DC of 18, or else take 1d6+4 points of acid (energy, common) damage and become Unsteady as they succumb to the sickly smell of death radiating from the ghast. Those succeeding on the Fort save take only half damage and are not made Unsteady. The Unsteady condition lasts until the start of the ghast's next turn.

If multiple ghasts are present, no creature may be subjected to the Unsteady effect of the Putrescent Effluvium aura more than once per round, though they must still save multiple times against the damaging effects caused by neighboring ghasts.

Festering (Su) Automatic upon successful melee hit

Any creature struck by a ghast's claws, bite or spit must make a Fortitude save, DC 18, or they become Unsteady for 1 round. If the creature is already Unsteady when they fail this save, they are instead Disoriented for 1 round. If the creature is already Disoriented when they fail this save, they are instead Dazed for 1 round.

Ghast

Ghast

Ghasts share the appearance of ghouls, and aside from their terrible smell, are largely indistinguishable from ghouls. However, ghasts are completely unlike ghouls; they have simply adapted a ghoul-like appearance as a form of camouflage. They are undead creatures, but are not driven by relentless hunger. In fact, most ghasts never eat anything. Instead, they delight in tearing living things to pieces, taking pleasure in the fear and terror they evoke when doing so.

Ghasts tend to travel in packs, or sometimes hide themselves singly among a group of ghouls. While ghouls provide them perfect opportunities to surprise opponents, ghouls often eat the ghast's victims before the ghast can really play with them to their satisfaction. As a result, they prefer the company of other ghasts when possible.

Ghasts are created by vampires when the vampire sire's blood is too weak to create a full vampire. This can happen if the vampire is a particularly weak specimen, when it hasn't fed recently, or it has some other affliction. Ghasts are weaker than vampiric thralls, but unlike thralls retain free will. Vampires who sire ghasts rarely keep them around, as they are too unpredictable and bloodthirsty to remain in civilized society.

Combat Tactics

Ghasts delight in inspiring fear and pain in their victims, and when they encounter prey which is significantly weaker than themselves (which is the kind they prefer), they will use their Festering ability to keep the victim dazed for minutes or even hours as they slowly carve them to pieces.

Ghasts will move towards clusters of potential victims and trigger their Putrescent Effluvium aura to try to inflict as many Unsteady conditions as they can. They will then use as many attacks as they can to worsen that condition as quickly as possible.

Ghasts will sometimes use teamwork to gang up on single targets to take them down quickly, but often they become so overcome with bloodlust that they will seek out their own victim, rather than sharing.

Between the bloodlust and a general sense of superiority, ghasts rarely run from fights, as they're pretty sure that they can disable their victims before the ghast is in any REAL danger.

Out of Combat

Immortality
Many undead creatures, such as this one, cannot be killed by normal means. It will lie shattered and dormant for a few days, possibly a week, before rising again to seek to rid the world of life. The creature will naturally regenerate its injuries during this time, even regrowing lost limbs. The consumption of fresh blood speeds this recovery considerably, assuming the creature has enough motor functions to feed itself (or be fed). Permanently killing the creature is a fairly simple matter, however — just cut off its head. Resurrection spells will also kill it, though they will not restore the original soul back to its corpse. The body is too corrupted to serve as a suitable vessel for a soul, so only spells or abilities that can resurrect a creature whose body has been completely destroyed (e.g. True Resurrection (Cleric Spell)) will restore the original owner back to life (assuming there was ever an 'original owner' to begin with). This creature will never age, nor does it require sleep, food, or even air to breathe (though not doing these things is distinctly uncomfortable).

Rewards

XP: 2,400

Treasure: Sellable Goods worth 2,125 gp.

Weight: 60 lbs.     Volume: 2.4 cu. ft.

Optional Treasure Rules: Roll a d20 on Table 1 below once per encounter (NOT per creature). Any items discovered are in addition to the normal treasure for the encounter.

Table 1: Remnant(s) Found
1 - 10 Nothing Found
11 - 14 1 Languid Remnant (tier 1)
15 - 17 1 Pale Remnant (tier 2)
18 - 19 1 Bright Remnant (tier 3)
20 Roll on Table 2
### Nothing to see here!
### Or here. Move along.
Table 2: Remnant(s) Found
1 - 5 3 Languid Remnants (tier 1)
6 - 10 3 Pale Remnants (tier 2)
11 - 14 1 Intense Remnant (tier 4)
15 - 17 1 Blazing Remnant (tier 5)
18 - 19 1 Vital Remnant (tier 6)
20 Roll on Table 3
### Or here. Move along.
Table 3: Remnant(s) Found
1 - 5 3 Bright Remnants (tier 3)
6 - 8 3 Intense Remnants (tier 4)
9 - 11 3 Blazing Remnants (tier 5)
12 - 14 3 Vital Remnants (tier 6)
15 - 17 1 Prime Remnant (tier 7)
18 - 19 1 Mythic Remnant (tier 8)
20 1 Empyrean Remnant (tier 9)



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